Mission: To help ALL dogs find loving, forever homes.
We do bring awareness to Black Dog Syndrome:
Black Dog Syndrome?
Is a sad and surprising statistic: black dogs in shelter and rescue situations often take significantly longer to be adopted than their lighter-coated counterparts.
Black dogs are frequently the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized.
Visitors looking for pets tend to prefer animals with white, cream, brown or specked coats.
◾Black dogs are difficult to see in their crates and cages at shelters.
◾Black dogs don’t photograph as well as those with lighter coats, so pictures for online listings aren’t as eye-catching.
◾Many breeds of dark-coated dogs are often labeled as “dangerous” such as Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, Chows, and even black Labradors
◾People are less comfortable around black dogs because their expressions are harder to read.
◾Black dogs are often portrayed as aggressive and dangerous in popular culture and media.
◾The color black has associated with evil and misfortune since the beginning of recorded history — these sorts of superstitions easily become ingrained in our collective subconscious.
This inequality isn’t limited to dogs; cat adoptions often turn out similar statistics.
But there are plenty of other, simple ways to help make black dogs more appealing to potential adopters.
By working together at the local level we can find a home for every dog and cat, regardless of their breed, size, or the color of their coat.
Results: Thousands of dogs have found loving homes through our efforts since 2013.
Jill Rappaport did a story on our Black Dog Walk w/ Emmylou Harris.
It was featured in a segment about "Black Dog Syndrome" on the NBC Nightly World News w/ Lester Holt.
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/54050545
Also on NBC Weekend Edition Today!
http://www.today.com/video/today/54812988#54812988
Target demographics: Charlotte Black Dogs is a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Each year, we help hundreds of dogs find forever homes through our events.
Geographic areas served: Charlotte, North Carolina
Programs: Every April, we host the yearly FREE Family Event called "Paws in the Park".
It is one of the LARGEST Dog Events in the Charlotte area.
Charlotte Black Dogs (formerly known as Black Dog Appreciation Day & Black Dog Walk) enjoys doing the yearly FREE Family Event called "Paws in the Park". "Paws in the Park" is one of the LARGEST Dog events in the Charlotte area and it brings the community together with FREE entertainment, business / arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, demonstrations, dog contests and over 20 Rescues & Shelters with dogs available for adoption. On average, 300 dogs get adopted yearly through "Paws in the Park". (Charlotteblackdogs.com)
I’m extremely proud to be associated with Charlotte Black Dogs in a volunteer capacity. Since my first event with them about four years ago, I’ve seen them grow by leaps and bounds each and every year. It just gets BIGGER and BETTER every year! This is one of the, if not THE, most organized events you would ever want to participate in or attend. They are passionate, dedicated, and practice what they preach by having adopted numerous homeless dogs over the years. I hope to see YOU at the next event!
Charlotte Black Dogs is life saving for our community. They are extremely engaged within our community providing education against the Black Dog Syndrome. Without this non profit, a higher number of canines would end up/remain in the shelters unadopted.
HollyR1230
Professional with expertise in this field
06/07/2019
Rating: 5
06/07/2019
As an owner of a small rescue Charlotte Black Dogs has been instrumental in bringing the rescue community together as one voice to assist and support awareness, education and finding furever families for dogs who have been saved from kill shelters, abandonment and abuse.
Donna and her organization have become partners and friend and could not speak more highly of her group. Love them!
Charlotte Black Dogs is a wonderful organization that does a great job of bringing awareness to the challenges black dogs face getting adopted. Their Paws in the Park event every Spring is a fun filled family event that enables rescue groups from across the area to bring their black dogs to meet prospective adopters. This is the only event in the area that brings awareness to black dog syndrome.
Buddy J.
Professional with expertise in this field
06/02/2019
Rating: 5
06/02/2019
Charlotte Black Dogs does a great job of bringing awareness to the circumstances surrounding the rescue and adoption of black dogs. Their events are professionally organized and managed. They are a team player when it comes to working with other charities, rescues, and vendors. I always look forward to working with them as a volunteer for another rescue group.
I have been a vendor at Paws in the Park for the last four years.
The event is very well organized and a lot of fun to attend.
I am looking forward to participating again next year.
I learned about this group this past spring and decided to become a vendor and help support their wonderful work that they do for our fur babies. They place a lot of time and effort into ensuring the animals are taken care of as well as help others find the perfect fur baby for their home.
Fred L.1
Professional with expertise in this field
10/30/2018
Rating: 5
10/30/2018
There are very few groups that I've met that are as dedicated to the life and well being of abandoned dogs as Charlotte Black Dogs. They work hard every day to care for and home dogs most likely to be overlooked. I was involved with their dog event a few years back and it was great to see such support and dedication as this group. If you could spend 5 minutes looking into them, I think you'll agree. Please give a few minutes to support them. I was honored to be involved.
Charlotte Black Dogs is the best. This organization has brought so much awareness to black dogs and what great pets they are. Black dogs often are overlooked in the adoption process because they have the stigma as not always being the cutest or the most friendly.
tarabelzer
Professional with expertise in this field
10/12/2018
Rating: 5
10/12/2018
Great group who really informed the public about the hardest adopted group, Black Dogs! I’ve had 4 at a time and all sorts of breeds. They do a wonderful event every spring.
